I'm expecting an uptick in the Hispanic turnout, and also a sizable shift in how Democratic they vote. The Republicans have basically decided to let that demographic go
Which is incredibly stupid of them when you consider just how socially conservative Latinos tend to be. But then again there must be a reason that they are refered to as the "Stupid Party" even by many conservatives.
Remember when the Progressive Party was so successful, they were able to pass prohibition and almost enacted a host of eugenic proposals? I'd like it if there was a conservative party that was there to say "maybe we'll regret that policy". Democracy works best when we have competition, which means appealing to all of America. Not just the ten percent still pining for the days when peeing in a bucket might stop civil rights.
I have often said that "I want a new left, this one is fucked", but a new right would be nice as well.
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Date: 6/11/12 23:34 (UTC)Which is incredibly stupid of them when you consider just how socially conservative Latinos tend to be. But then again there must be a reason that they are refered to as the "Stupid Party" even by many conservatives.
Remember when the Progressive Party was so successful, they were able to pass prohibition and almost enacted a host of eugenic proposals? I'd like it if there was a conservative party that was there to say "maybe we'll regret that policy". Democracy works best when we have competition, which means appealing to all of America. Not just the ten percent still pining for the days when peeing in a bucket might stop civil rights.
I have often said that "I want a new left, this one is fucked", but a new right would be nice as well.